I am a Licensed Consulting Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in therapy, psychosocial support, and programme development. Over the years, I have worked in diverse settings, including hospitals, community initiatives, and telehealth, offering compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals, families, and groups.

My practice combines clinical expertise with empathy and a people-centred approach, helping clients navigate challenges such as trauma, stress, family conflict, and emotional distress. I am committed to demystifying mental health, reducing stigma, and fostering resilience in communities.

Areas of Specialization

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Care & Trauma Therapy
• Family & Marriage Counselling
• Crisis Intervention & Psychological First Aid (PFA)
• Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

Experience

Across more than a decade of practice, I have:

• Delivered individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Facilitated community psychoeducation forums that improved awareness and reduced stigma.
• Supported clients through crisis interventions, including Psychological First Aid and trauma recovery.
• Advocated for mental health integration within health systems and community spaces.
• Introduced innovative psychosocial support structures, improving staff well-being and service delivery.
• Developed and refined clinical protocols and feedback systems that increased therapy engagement and outcomes.
• Provided telecounselling and hybrid therapy services, expanding access to mental health care.
• Contributed to gender-based violence response initiatives and family resilience programmes.

Trainings & Certifications

• Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Training – Ministry of Health
• Psychological First Aid (PFA) – 2021
• Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Training – 2021
• Leadership Advancement Training – 2021
• Inuka Leadership Programme – 2022
• Bikozulu Writing Masterclass – 2016

Achievements

• Spearheaded telecounselling innovations that expanded access and saved lives.
• Facilitated family and marriage therapy programmes, strengthening bonds and communication.
• Led community mental health awareness campaigns, reducing stigma and improving help-seeking.
• Contributed to the development of gender-based violence recovery strategies and services.

My Philosophy

Mental health is not only about managing challenges, it is about building the resilience to thrive. By integrating evidence-based therapy with compassion, I walk alongside my clients as they reclaim their strength, heal from within, and move toward lasting well-being.

“Healing begins with compassion, evidence-based care, and the courage to take the first step.”